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2022-2023 Erie County Dairy Ambassadors and Court Announced Erie County, N.Y.: The Erie County Dairy Promotion program is excited to introduce the 2022-2023 Dairy Ambassador and Associate Dairy Ambassador. Jocelyn Mesch, daughter of Jason and Lisa Mesch from Collins, NY was selected as the Erie County Dairy Ambassador and Payge Murray, daughter of Karen Murray of North Collins, NY, the Associate Ambassador. Jocelyn and Payge, along with the Junior Dairy Ambassadors, will represent our local dairy farmers to promote milk and dairy products throughout Erie County. Allison Gabel from Lawtons, NY who served as last year’s Erie County Dairy Princess had the honor of presenting the Dairy Ambassadors and Junior Dairy Ambassadors, their program pins, and colorful flowers. The program was recently changed to the Dairy Ambassador Program, to provide opportunities for all young men and women, ages 5-24 years of age, to work together to promote dairy products and serve as advocates for our local dairy farmers. Opening the evening’s Dairy Ambassador Program held in June at the Langford Fire Hall, Allison Gabel, who served as the 2021-2022 Erie County Dairy Princess, shared her farewell speech. Allison stated she enjoyed a total of 8 years in the program teaching students about dairy calves and the dairy industry, shared how farmers work on their farms to provide healthy dairy products for others to enjoy, and promoted milk & dairy products to the public.
Photo Submitted Erie County Dairy Ambassador Court - L to R: Loraina Mesch, Jolene Mesch, Kelly Niefergold, 2022-2023 Erie County Associate Dairy Ambassador - Payge Murray, 2022-2023 Erie County Dairy Ambassador - Jocelyn Mesch, Leslie Mesch, Ashley Niefergold and Allison Niefergold.
Jocelyn Mesch was selected by a team of three judges to serve as the 2022-2023 Erie County Dairy Ambassador. Jocelyn lives on a small dairy farm in Collins, NY with her parents and 4 younger siblings, where she helps with daily chores. This is her 5th year participating in the dairy promotion program. Jocelyn is homeschooled and will be a high school senior this fall. She is active in the Erie County 4-H program exhibiting dairy cattle for 9 years and beef cattle for 2 years at the Erie Couty Fair. She is also a member of the New
York Beef Producers Association. Jocelyn attends Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Langford, NY where she is an altar server, helps at church fundraisers and Vacation Bible School. In her free time, she works with her animals, spends time with family and friends, enjoys crafting, hunting, and reading. Jocelyn plans to pursue a career in the agricultural industry. She looks forward to promoting the dairy industry and being a voice for farmers throughout Erie County. Payge Murray, a senior
this fall at North Collins High School, was selected as the 2022-2023 Erie County Associate Dairy Ambassador. Payge helps on the Niefergold Dairy Farm, in Lawtons, NY, her sponsor for the dairy promotion program, where she helps care for the dairy cows and feeds other farm animals. She participates in high school soccer, softball, International Drama Club and serves as a class officer in student government. Payge is active in 4-H and shows a calf at the Erie County Fair, and is an active member of FFA, in which
she will be participating in the national marketing plan contest this fall. Payge is interested in becoming a large animal veterinarian in the future. Payge continues to learn about the dairy industry helping on the Niefergold Farm and enjoys promoting the dairy industry, and the health benefits of drinking milk & eating dairy products. The Erie County Dairy Ambassador and her Court, welcomes you to visit with them at upcoming public activities throughout Erie
County, including the Erie County Fair in August. They will have a display in dairy row at the Agriculture Discovery Center at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY, and will be speaking to the public some evenings at the milking parlor. The Dairy Ambassador and her Court will be sharing fun activities to learn about dairy and chances to win prizes. Hope to see you there! The Erie County Dairy Ambassador and her Court are spokespersons for the dairy industry, helping support our local dairy farmers by promoting the nutritional value of milk and dairy products. They participate in community events, radio interviews, write articles for local newspapers, and teach children and adults about dairy farming and the health benefits of eating dairy products. If you would like to communicate with the dairy princess and her court regarding an event or to receive information, please contact Anita Richmond, Erie County Dairy Promotion Committee Chair at 716-725-9919. Congratulations to our new Erie County Dairy Ambassador and Court and best wishes with their dairy promotion activities throughout the upcoming year.
The Erie County Dairy Princess program is made possible through the support of the American Dairy Association North East, the local planning and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars and local dairy farms and agribusinesses.
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DEC COMPLETES IMPROVEMENTS AT BOUTWELL HILL STATE FOREST PARKING AREAS
Increased Parking Capacity and New Accessible Trail Head Amenities
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Artsapalooza! Featuring Performances of Lay Me Down To Sleep Artsapalooza! is a free, outdoor, multi-arts program for families with younger children. The two-hour production offers interactive art-making stations, a chance to explore drums and ukulele, theater games, and more, culminating in a giant-puppet performance of Lay Me Down To Sleep, an all-ages play. Arcade, NY – Friday, July 15th at 6:00pm at Arcade Village Park Warsaw, NY – Saturday, July 16th at 6pm at 75 S. Main St. (Valley Fest) Gowanda, NY- Wednesday, July 20th at 6:30pm at Saint John Park Springville, NY – Friday, July 22nd at 6:30pm Fiddler’s Green Park
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Hamburg, NY – Saturday, July 30th at 6:00pm at Memorial Park SNI Cattaraugus Community Center – Monday, July 25th at 5:30pm North Collins, NY – Tuesday, August 2nd at 6pm at Marion Fricano Park Lay Me Down To Sleep follows two children trying to find one’s missing mother. In the process, they are pulled into the land of dreams. They work together to find a way home, running into a wild array of Dreamland inhabitants and helping them with their nightmares on the way. Ultimately, they have to learn how to face their own fears, using their friendship to keep them safe.
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the reopening of two parking areas at Boutwell Hill State Forest in Chautauqua County. Parking areas were temporarily closed during construction to improve parking capacity and install new trailhead amenities. Improvements at the parking area located on Boutwell Hill Road in the town of Cherry Creek include doubling of the parking area’s size to accommodate more vehicles and truck/trailer traffic, as well as the addition of an accessible equestrian mounting ramp, accessible picnic pavilion, accessible port-a-potty, and horse stalls. This lot serves as a trailhead for the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, the East Side Overland Trail System, and the Cherry Creek Sno-Goers snowmobile trails. A second parking area located at the intersections of Lewis and Ruttenbur Road in the town of Charlotte was upgraded with new gravel, new culvert features for drainage, and the addition of horse stalls. Across from that existing parking area, a new large parking lot was constructed to accommodate large trucks and
area includes an accessible equestrian mounting ramp, accessible picnic pavilion, and accessible port-a-potty. These lots service the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, Cherry Creek Sno-Goer snowmobile trails, Boutwell Hill Ski Club Trails, and the East Side Overland Trail system. Both parking areas and associated recreational trails are maintained in conjunction with DEC’s Volunteer Stewardship partnerships by Cherry Creek Sno-Goers, Boutwell Hill Ski Club, Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, and the Chautauqua County Parks Department. Under the State’s Adventure NY initiative, DEC is making strategic investments to expand access to healthy, active outdoor recreation, connect more New Yorkers and visitors to nature and the outdoors, protect natural resources, and boost local economies. New Yorkers are encouraged to Love Our New York Lands at all natural spaces. Love Our New York Lands this summer and fall by recreating sustainably, visiting trails less traveled, and always practicing Leave No TraceTM. For more information on planning an outdoor adventure in New York State, visit DEC’s website.
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BY: LINDSEY CRISANTI, 4-H trition, animal terminology, cuts of meat, how to LEAD EDUCATOR train an animal to lead, DUNKIRK, NY - Cornell and current industry stanCooperative Extension dards for their species. All of Chautauqua County’s the hard work is not only 4-H Youth Development found in the barn, howProgram is excited to an- ever. Youth keep accurate nounce the 58th Annual medical, nutrition, and fiChautauqua County 4-H nancial records for every Meat Animal Sale held at animal project. They are the Warren K. Brown Show also encouraged to marArena at the Chautauqua ket that animal to people County Fairgrounds Fri- in the community so that day, July 22nd, 2022. The they are sure to get a fair price for their hard work sale begins at 12:00pm. The sale will be hosted on sale day. Are you a first-time buyby Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Devel- er at the 4-H Meat Animal opment 4-Her’s across the Sale? Don’t be shy! Arrive county have been working early and walk through the hard since October to raise barns to see what animals top-quality animals for you may be interested in. the annual sale. This year If a youth has approached 16 beef steers, 48 hogs, 10 you before the fair, be sure goats, 15 sheep, and 31 pairs to stop in, say hello, and of chicken will be available check on the animal you may be purchasing. Make for purchase. Market animal projects sure that you get a sale offer youth a unique ex- book which lists in order perience to learn animal every animal that will be husbandry, feed and nu- sold during the sale. There are no bidder numbers—
simply raise your hand and the auctioneer or a spotter will be happy to take your bid. Once the gavel falls and you have purchased the animal head down to the show ring for a photo. You will also be handed a clipboard with your sales receipt. You will need to fill out your contact information as well as processor trucking information for your animal. Once you purchase an animal it stays on display at the fair until Sunday when it is shipped to the processor of your choice. After your photo head into the 4-H Building where you can pay for your animal with cash or check. It’s just that easy! A small portion of every sale goes to Chautauqua County 4-H programing. 4-H connects youth to hands-on learning opportunities, valuable skills, build confidence, and can forage bonds and friendships that last a lifetime.
For more information about 4-H please visit w w w. c c e . c o r n e l l . e d u / chautauqua. The 4-H Youth Development Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua). CCE-Chautauqua is a community based educational organization, affiliated with Cornell University, Chautauqua County Government, the NYS SUNY system, and the federal government through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce. cor nell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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Gowanda Sports Report
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NCCF HOLDS 36TH ANNUAL MEETING, APPROVES NEW BOARD AND VOTING MEMBERS
boasting the top goal scorBY BILL PEGLOWSKI g er. Dunkirk, N.Y.:--The e GOWANDA — For the Northern Chautauqua first full week in July, , Foundation The first quarter of that Community much of Gowanda was game saw the Nationals (NCCF) held its 36th Annual focused on the Women’s World Lacrosse Champion- looking like it had the pre- Meeting on Tuesday, June 21. vious two games as they The meeting and reception - ships at Towson, Maryland with a third of the Haude- were down 7-1 at the end. were held at BOCES Educational The score moved to 8-1 be- LoGuidice - nosaunee Nationals team Center. fore Garlow scored to behaving local connections.
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While Gowanda 2021 graduate Miya Scanlan and Jaylyn Jimerson of Collins n got most of that attention, - Ivy and Beretta Santana of - Irving, Lois Garlow of the Cattaraugus Reservation l and Gowanda girls lacrosse - coach Lottie Gill are also a source of local pride.
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- 29 Argentina team on July o 4, the No. 12 Nationals - moved into the championw ship round. A July 5 game - against No. 5 Scotland in - the first round proved to be
the highlight effort for the team.
k An 11-9 upset win put the . Nationals in the quarter-fi-
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gin a Nationals comeback. Two goals from Scanlan followed by one from Jimerson narrowed the deficit to 8-5. At halftime, the score stood at 9-5. The third quarter belonged to the Nationals. Unanswered goals from Garlow (at 10:15), high schooler Wynter Jock (at 4:18) and Scanlan (at 9:01 and 0:08) tied the score at 9-9 to end the quarter. Czech scoring leader Isabelle Matire put the Nationals back down 11-9 early in the fourth quarter. Those goals were answered by Jimerson and Jock tying things at 11 with just under four minutes left. A Czech goal with 1:20 left gave them back the lead. Playing keep-away until time expired, the Czech Republic held on for the 12-11 win.
The well-attended meeting saw a vote to approve several returning and new Board and Voting Members of NCCF. Nathan Aldrich, Kelly Borrello, Darlene Charles, Adam Dimitri, Sheila Hahn, Marilyn Kurzawa, Aili Makuch, Mark Maytum, Ken Shearer, Sagan Sheffield, Loretta Slaton Torrain, and Jennifer Vahl were approved to continue their voting memberships, while Sylvester Cleary and Alexandria Murphy were approved to serve another term on the Board of Directors. New voting members are Melissa Bartock, Joan Caruso, Tyler Gotowka, Lindsay Newburg, Steve Rees, Jessica Ross, Melissa Shaw, and Kyle Yelich. Kathy George, Kyle Leikam, and Sue Poster were approved for their first terms Over the entire champi- on the Board of Directors.
- lia. The Nationals, looking - fatigued and committing onship, Jaylyn Jimerson
frequent turnovers, found goals hard to come by. That - resulted in back-to-back - losses to Australia and then Japan by scores of 17-3 and 12-6, respectively.
The last game of the championship, on July 9, pitted them against No. 8 Czech Republic, which came in with the highest goal total of any team in the championships and
led the Nationals with 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists). Behind her were Miya Scanlan with 27 points (23 goals, 4 assists), Lois Garlow with 21 points (15 goals, 6 assists) and Ivy Santana with 16 points (9 goals, 7 assists). While Gill played on defense throughout the tournament, she was credited with an assist for a long pass on a breakaway score early in the series.
Photo Submitted 2022 George B. Weaver Footprints Award recipients Steve and Mary Rees with NCCF President Nancy Adams Fry and Executive Director Diane Hannum.
presented to Steve and Mary Rees. The Footprints Award was created to recognize and honor those individuals in our community who have created “footprints” for others to follow in the areas of local philanthropy and community service. Steve and Mary have exemplified these qualities and serve as an inspiration to those who know them.
NCCF was pleased to recognize several departing Board Members for their service to the Foundation and the community. Gina Paradis and Peter Ryan each served two consecutive fiveyear terms on the Board of Directors, and Kathy Tampio served one five year term. A special guest, Dan Following the business Reininga, announced portion of the meeting, to those in attendance the 2022 George B. Weaver that he would serve as Footprints Award was
the Chairperson of an upcoming campaign to build Community Funds at the Foundation. Since its incorporation in 1986, the NCCF has invested more than $18 million in northern Chautauqua County through strategic grantmaking, targeted scholarships, and leadership and community collaborations. The NCCF is a tax-exempt charitable organization inherently committed to enhancing the northern Chautauqua
community and encouraging local philanthropy. As a Nationally Accredited Community Foundation, the NCCF has proven compliance with the National Standards for US Community Foundations, demonstrating integrity, equity, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of their community. For more information on the NCCF, visit www. nccfoundation.org or call 716-366-4892.
Around Town 6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW/ FOOD FEST/CRAFT SHOW
The Springville Volunteer Fire Company will be having their 6th Annual Car Show-Food Fest-Craft Show on Sunday, July 19, 2022 at Springville Firemen’s Park located on Nason Blvd, Springville. Car Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car entries start at 8:30 a.m. $10 fee per car. ; Only Humen will be performing in the Beer Stand from 12 noon to 4 p.m.; Artisan Craft & Vendor Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; plenty of food will be available for purchase! Proceeds to benefit the Springville Volunteer Fire Company.
10TH ANNUAL FIDDLE FEST
Summer fun for active seniors Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active. After months of chilly temperatures, seniors in various parts of the country may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun.
and that includes amateur and recreational sports. Catch a grandchild’s swim meet or a baseball game for an action-packed way to connect with loved ones and get out.
make a day of going to a lake or another body of water to wade out and enjoy some strokes in Free Summer Concert Series has begun; Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Park nature. Stick to swimon Factory Street. The Concert Series is sponsored by the Village of Springville ming areas that are monitored by lifeguards and Town of Concord. Please comply with current covid guidelines. Bring a lawn chair. All Concerts are held weather permitting. for optimal safety.
• Take a fishing charter. Casting a rod from a dock or pier is perfectly acceptable, but securing a spot on a fishing charter is a great way to spend hours out on the water enjoying the scenery and the sport of fishing. Plus, there’s the added benefit of enjoying the fruits of your labors by cooking the day’s catch for dinner once you arrive home.
• Tend to a garden. Gardening is a great form of light exercise that can produce rewarding results. If you don’t have a garden or enough space for one at home, many neighborhoods have community gardens in which you can secure a plot.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults age 65 and older get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. There are plenty of ways for active seniors to meet this exercise goal and have some fun along the way. • Be a tourist. Many The following are some cities and towns have good starting points. their own tourism boards and showcase • Join or start a walk- interesting spots that ing club. Walking is have historical signifia great way to stay in cance or appeal to other shape and work the interests. Be a tourist mind as well. View new for the day — even in an sights along the way by area with which you are changing the route each familiar. Hop on a troltime you go. Walking ley or sightseeing bus to with friends can pass view the town as an outthe time and provide the sider. motivation to keep going. • Spend time swim• Catch a sporting event. Attending a sporting event can be an entertaining way to spend several hours,
The Concord Historical Society’s 10th Annual Fiddle Fest will be held on July 30, 2022. This is Springville’s largest outdoor festival featuring continuous live music on three stages from 11-6 with an evening concert by SkyCats. There will also be an antique/classic car show, a clogging demonstration, living history re-enactors from the early 1800’s. New this year, there will be a Skate Jam at the new Skateplex; this event is sponsored by Phatman Boardshop. For more information, contact David Ploetz via email at ploetzdk@msn.com.
ming. Swimming is a low-impact activity that can work the body in many different ways. Devote time to doing a few laps in the pool. Or
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• Visit a fair or farmer’s market. The warm weather months are a peak time for outdoor activities, including various community fairs and farmer’s markets. Chances are you can find a farmer’s market nearby most days of the week, but especially on the weekend. A town market or state fair is a great way to get out and walk, play games of chance or enjoy some live entertainment. Check your community calendar for local events. Active seniors can embrace long, warm summer days to enjoy plenty of time away from home.
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JULY 15, 2022
SPRINGVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS RE-BOOTLEG SOIREE
Hoop performance. Courtesy of Cassie Lapp.
Springville Center for the Arts presents rebootleg soiree, three floors of party in a vacant turn of the century undertaker and cabinet maker's shop…
again. Those who missed the original bootleg soiree after Art Crawl in June will have a second chance to experience
Aircraft band members. Courtesy of Aircraft.
what Springville was buzzing about. Hosted in the same location, rebootleg soiree will offer the same entrancing
Attendees at the original bootleg soiree
escapades as before, plus new bands, additional art installations, and even more party. The music schedule includes indie rock by Aircraft, chiptune music by Danimal Cannon, a DJ, and back by popular demand, Carina & The Six String Preacher. Aircraft, a Buffalobased surf-rock and psychedelia band, just returned from the North By Northeast Festival in Toronto. Springville resident Tyler Skelton plays guitar. Danimal Cannon is
known for his unique way of combining guitar playing with Gameboy music to create “chiptune”. As a mixing and mastering engineer in addition to being a composer, he's gained a special ear for adding fascinating timbres and textures to his expert compositions and arrangements. Art installations include those by Mov.E Collective, UB School of Architecture, Deb Eck, Yames, Max Collins, Alisia Glasier, and more. The various levels and spaces of the building will also contain a video arcade, mini
golf, projections, and puppets. Lily LeStrange and Transcendance will be performing aerial and hula hoop acts. An original 1970’s shag carpeted bathroom is a must-see art installation. re-bootleg soiree will take place Saturday, July 23rd from 8-11pm. Tickets are $15 presale or $20 at the door. Call Springville Center for the Arts at 716-592-9038 or visit SpringvilleArts. org to purchase. Email scat rac y m @g ma i l.com for a volunteer shift in exchange for free entry.
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